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Surge in international arrivals a major boost for SA tourism

Monday, February 3, 2025

The latest international arrivals data from Statistics South Africa confirms that South Africa’s tourism sector continues to grow, with total arrivals reaching 8.92 million in 2024 -- an impressive 5.1% increase compared to 2023.

Communities urged to help keep public assets safe

Monday, February 3, 2025

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is on a drive to curb the ongoing vandalism crisis that is crippling the metro's electricity infrastructure, which has cost millions of rands in repairs.

Jet fuel secured to address shortage

Monday, February 3, 2025

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and stakeholders in the fuels industry have adopted a logistics plan for the transportation of jet fuel for OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA).

Operation Vala Umgodi nets 18 000 in major crime crackdown

Sunday, February 2, 2025

In a bold move to dismantle illegal mining operations, the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) crackdown has resulted in over 18 000 arrests, predominantly targeting illegal immigrants, as part of efforts to cut off supplies and force miners out of the country’s dangerous shafts.

Over 20 000 new police officers deployed to enhance crime fighting

Sunday, February 2, 2025

In a bid to strengthen its crime-fighting capabilities, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has successfully trained and deployed over 20 000 new constables in various units across the country in the past three years, aiming to boost policing efforts and enhance public safety.

Eskom suspends loadshedding

Sunday, February 2, 2025

Eskom has suspended loadshedding on Sunday morning, following a temporary setback that necessitated the implementation of loadshedding over the weekend.

SAPS nabs over 200 000 in festive season operations

Sunday, February 2, 2025

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has made 244 951 arrests during the festive season, as part of heightened crime-fighting operations aimed at safeguarding communities, holidaymakers, and tourists across the country